Wither Away
Wither Away: A Poignant Tale of Life's Struggles
Lyrics
Well I woke up this morning it was pouring rain
Reflecting on waking up to rain, possibly indicating a gloomy mood or a challenging day ahead.
Thank my lucky stars I can take the day
Expressing gratitude for having the opportunity to take a break from work.
To rest my back and my headache
Referencing physical strain and stress, possibly indicating overwork.
I've been working to hard gonna wither away
Feeling exhausted from excessive work and fearing the consequence of deteriorating due to it.
Breaking my back and bloody my hands
Describing physically demanding work, leading to injury (bloody hands) and exhaustion.
Killing myself just to pay the man
Highlighting the toll of working hard just to meet financial obligations.
Try to rest my back and my headache
Continuing to emphasize physical strain and its effect on well-being.
I've been working to hard gonna wither away
Reiterating the fear of deteriorating health due to excessive work.
Wither away
Expressing the theme of fading or declining, potentially related to health or vitality.
Well the people always told me you gotta pay your dues
Advising on the necessity of paying one's dues, implying hard work and sacrifice.
And this is your life you don't get to choose
Highlighting the lack of control in life circumstances, suggesting limited choices.
And if you work hard, you'll get ahead
Suggesting the belief that hard work leads to progress and modest achievements.
Maybe even afford a used minivan
Aspiring to achieve enough success to afford basic items, like a used minivan.
So I sleep a little longer than I had planned
Indicating a desire for more rest but struggling due to commitments.
Try not to turn into my old man
Fearing becoming similar to an elder, potentially regretting certain life choices.
Sleep in the chair with the TV on
Describing falling asleep unintentionally in a chair with the TV on, possibly due to exhaustion.
Seven o'clock son he's almost gone away
Referring to the passage of time and a son growing up, indicating missed moments due to work.
He's withered away
Reiterating the theme of fading or declining, specifically about someone's state.
Wither away
Continuing to express the theme of declining or wasting away.
Live my life for my family and friends
Living life for the sake of family and friends, possibly at the expense of personal well-being.
Killing myself and burning both ends
Sacrificing oneself extensively, possibly experiencing burnout.
You can't find yourself if you ain't looking
Implying the importance of self-reflection to find one's true identity or purpose.
Bust my ribs, a hole in my hand
Describing physical injury and emotional turmoil, possibly due to intense labor.
Spill my soul in the back of a van
Metaphorically expressing emotional vulnerability and openness.
It's hard when you know that trains a coming
Feeling the pressure of an impending, unavoidable challenge or change.
You only got one chance all you got is your health
Emphasizing the importance of health, implying its value over everything else.
Like a sea boat captain in a midnight swell
Comparing life's challenges to a captain navigating through difficult times.
Well the people always told me you gotta pay your dues
Reiterating the necessity of paying dues through hard work.
And this is your life you don't get to choose
Highlighting the lack of choice in life circumstances.
If you work hard, you'll get ahead
Expressing the belief in the correlation between hard work and progress.
Maybe even afford a used minivan
Reiterating the aspiration to achieve modest success, such as owning a used minivan.
So I sleep a little longer than I had planned
Desiring more rest but struggling due to life's demands.
Try not to turn into my old man
Fearing becoming similar to an elder figure, possibly regretting life choices.
Sleep in the chair with the TV on
Describing unintentional sleep with the TV on, hinting at exhaustion or fatigue.
Seven o'clock son he's almost gone away
Referencing the passing of time and missing moments with a growing son.
He's withered away
Reiterating the theme of fading or declining, specifically about someone's state.
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